Wonho Unveils 'CORE' Album Concept Photos: 'RAW', 'SHELL', and 'CRACK' Versions

Highline Entertainment has unveiled the final concept photos for Wonho’s upcoming album, CORE. Following the initial "RAW" version, the agency released the "SHELL" and "CRACK" versions on July 8 and July 10 via official social media channels.

The sequence began on July 6, establishing a gritty aesthetic focused on internal struggle. The completion of this three-part series showcases Wonho’s visual storytelling range and clarifies the artistic direction for this comeback.

Key Facts

• Highline Entertainment released the final two concept photo sets, "SHELL" and "CRACK," on July 8 and July 10.
• The first set, the "RAW" version, was released on July 6.
• Visual themes include broken wings, old bathtubs, and mattresses used to represent isolation and internal wounds within a ruins-inspired setting.
• Wonho has now showcased all planned visual concepts for the CORE album.

Key Terms

• CORE: The title of Wonho’s upcoming album.
• RAW, SHELL, and CRACK: The three conceptual versions of the album's promotional photography.

Key Quote

"Wonho appeared with objects that seem to symbolize wounds, such as torn wings, old bathtubs, and old mattresses, in a space reminiscent of ruins." — 천지일보